FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Wingfield Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Wingfield Small Business Loans
Wingfield unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000 with terms between 3 and 24 months, cash flow friendly repayments which can be made daily or weekly.
What makes what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
The application for your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes via the internet or over the phone, receive an immediate response, and have the funds available in just 24 hours. Traditional business loans have an interest rate per annum along with other charges and fees. We offer a company loan is a loan that is priced upfront and you’ll know ahead of time the amount you will have to pay, including any interest, fees or charges. This is then broken down into either a daily or weekly repayment figure.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business reason, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Concerning Larger Wingfield Business Loans
What is the Larger Wingfield Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company growth opportunities. Loans range from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of that can last up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly depending on your situation.
How’s the Origination Fee determined?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee that is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Am I eligible for the Larger Business Loan?
In order to be eligible for a loan of this size the company needs to have been in operation for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of $700,000. The applicant must also be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) at least 18 years old, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to prove at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A larger business loan can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of inventory or new equipment as well as for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used to fund personal expenses.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to obtain funding above $150,000. This can be done by way of charge over assets and can include the registration of this with the PPSR or making as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a commitment to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stipulating the security for a particular asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the business creditor is unable to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been registered in respect of personal property (including items or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be granted depending on the date that a security interest was registered.
Caveats are legal document lodged to provide notice of a legal claim against a property.
What exactly is a preapproval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for a Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we may be able to provide a preliminary pre-approval to help make the process. We may be able to get this done without a credit verification and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial assessment, which involves you answering some financial health questions. This is not an offer or guarantee of funds. A conditional approval is subject an exhaustive credit evaluation, and any offer that you might receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Are I eligible for funding?
You may apply for a company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- you must demonstrate at minimum 6 months of business (for the unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is simple and simple. Complete the online form in few minutes and a dedicated company expert in lending will contact you to guide you through the process.
To be eligible for up to $100,000 you’ll require identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) and a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
For larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K to $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if credit is over $150K).
$250K – $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent and 12 months bank statement, an IRD statement, last 2 years finalised financial statements, as well as interim financials from the current financial year, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables reports.
How quickly will I receive a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour if you make your application at standard business times and you allow us to use the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank information online. If you choose to submit copies of your bank statements , we’ll be able to offer an answer in just one company day.
If you are applying for a Larger Business Loan ($100K up to $500,000) we may be able to provide you with a conditional pre-approval within six hours. After you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval. However, this can be quicker based upon the circumstances for each application. Some agreements have been approved within 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to ensure you apply during normal company hours, and let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you decide to send us duplicates of your banking statements it takes a bit longer.
What is the time frame to receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K to $100K) we can often offer an answer in just one hour, provided you apply during standard business hours and you allow us to use the bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements, we will be able to provide a decision in as little as 1 business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) we could be capable of provide you with conditional pre-approval within about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this can be faster depending upon the circumstances for each application. Some deals have been approved in less than 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statement, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount, we will consider a number of elements to determine your well-being of your company and the level of repayments that your business will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
When you submit an application for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors to assess how much we can lend you such as well-being of your business and the amount of payments your company is able to afford. The amount you receive from your loan will be contingent on the specific circumstances of your company.
Fees & repayments
How much do you charge for an company loan?
When you request our business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile that you have for your business and provide an individualised proposal that includes loan amount, term and the interest rates. The company loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll be aware in advance of the total amount payable including any charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the rate that I am charged?
Business loan interest rates differ based on various factors including the amount borrowed, the business assets the money will be used for, the industry the company operates in, how long the business has been operating and what percentage of the company has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and overall health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely what it is that you be required to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s no compounding interest and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to make an application for loans no cost upfront or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. You are only charged this fee if you proceed with the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan in advance?
You can repay the entire amount of your loan in full at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please talk to one of our helpful business lending professionals. They will provide you with the details of your repayment as well as an early payout amount. This will be calculated as the total of the remaining principal amount plus any accrued interest as of the time of the early payout plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in with your cash flow cycle we offer repayments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and being transparent about the ways we gather information, use it, and exchange it, as well as secure your information, is vital and is an essential aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We make use of industry-standard encryption standards to protect your personal, sensitive and financial data and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to customer security and security. We use an advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify the bank account details online to offer rapid response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
An asset-based loan is when a business owner makes use of assets they own to make the funding. The asset may be a personal asset like the family home or a business asset like a truck or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you’re struggling to pay back the loan then your assets could be transferred to the lender. In essence, it is a way of securing new financing using the value of what you already have.
Do I need security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require a personal guarantee. So long as you comply with the terms of your loan (as detailed in the loan contract) Asset security is not needed. If you take out loans in excess of $150,000 generally there is an individual ensure and security is provided in the form of a charge over assets.